Enrollment
34
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camas, WA
Papermaker Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Papermaker Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530081003081
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Papermaker Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Camas · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for Washington
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Papermaker Preschool has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Papermaker Preschool ranks #5 of 5 schools in Camas, WA.
School address
District: Camas School District · Washington
NCES ID 530081003081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+93% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Papermaker Preschool compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Papermaker Preschool
Papermaker Preschool is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Camas, Washington, enrolling 34 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34:1 is larger than about 97% of Washington schools and 93% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.8% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Washington average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Washington schools, with 34 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
The surrounding Camas School District spends $14,748 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Camas's public schools, it stands alongside Woodburn Elementary (553 students): Papermaker Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34:1 vs 15.4:1).
Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students) and Skyridge Middle School (760 students) alongside Papermaker Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Papermaker Preschool compares
Papermaker Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 93% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 80% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
34:1
students per teacher
- 93% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camas School District, which includes Papermaker Preschool.
$14,748
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Papermaker Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodburn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Fox | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Papermaker Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,026
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Camas
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodburn Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Illahee Elementary School
Standard public school
367 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
The Heights Learning Center
Standard public school
215 students
Camas Connect Academy
Standard public school
155 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Papermaker Preschool
How many students attend Papermaker Preschool?
Papermaker Preschool has 34 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camas, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Papermaker Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Papermaker Preschool is 34:1, which is 93% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Papermaker Preschool?
8.8% of students at Papermaker Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Papermaker Preschool?
Papermaker Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Papermaker Preschool rank among schools in Camas?
By Resource Investment Index, Papermaker Preschool ranks #5 of 5 schools in Camas, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Camas on the city page.
Is Papermaker Preschool a good school?
Papermaker Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Camas School District?
Besides Papermaker Preschool, Camas School District also operates Camas High School (2,026 students), Skyridge Middle School (760 students), and Liberty Middle School (708 students). See the Camas School District district page for the complete list.
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